"Paisano Pete" is the mascot of Fort Stockton and is located at a busy intersection. I recommend parking nearby and walking to the statue for photos. He has a new coat of paint and looks great!

[Pat Munson, 02/27/2017]

Paisano Pete: Giant Roadrunner

Needs an even larger coyote to complete the visual. Are you listening, Ft. Stockton City Fathers?

[David Hidalgo, 06/19/2016]

Paisano Pete

In December, Paisano Pete was in full Xmas regalia again.

[Roger Sleight, 01/04/2015]

The big roadrunner is the mascot of the town. His holiday hat and cape were stolen in 2013, but they appear to have been returned.

Paisano Pete: Giant Roadrunner

Paisano Pete is back and looking great with his new coat of paint. We were told they were going to dress him up as Santa Claus for Christmas.

[Lynn Thompson, 11/20/2014]

Paisano Pete

I visited Paisano Pete this week. Fort Stockton has banners throughout town suggesting you "Take a picture with the World's Largest Roadrunner." However, the official town brochure (rather reluctantly) admits that Paisano Pete is no longer the holder of this particular record.

While visiting Paisano Pete, I suggest a quick visit to the Visitor Center across the street, where they give out free Paisano Pete pins. I am glad to see the citizens of Fort Stockton are still proud enough of their non-record holding bird that they are providing tourists with free souvenirs to commemorate their visit.